Vulnerability Description
An OS command injection vulnerability exists in various legacy D-Link routers—including DIR-300 rev B and DIR-600 (firmware ≤ 2.13 and ≤ 2.14b01, respectively)—due to improper input handling in the unauthenticated command.php endpoint. By sending specially crafted POST requests, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges, allowing full takeover of the device. This includes launching services such as Telnet, exfiltrating credentials, modifying system configuration, and disrupting availability. The flaw stems from the lack of authentication and inadequate sanitation of the cmd parameter.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dlink | Dir-300 Firmware | <= 2.13 |
| Dlink | Dir-300 | - |
| Dlink | Dir-600 Firmware | <= 2.14b01 |
| Dlink | Dir-600 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/expExploit
- https://web.archive.org/web/20131022221648/http://www.s3cur1ty.de/m1adv2013-003ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24453Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27528Exploit
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/d-link-legacy-unauth-rceThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27528Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-10048?
CVE-2013-10048 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An OS command injection vulnerability exists in various legacy D-Link routers—including DIR-300 rev B and DIR-600 (firmware ≤ 2.13 and ≤ 2.14b01, respectively)—due to improper input handling in the un...
How severe is CVE-2013-10048?
CVE-2013-10048 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-10048?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dlink Dir-300 Firmware, Dlink Dir-300, Dlink Dir-600 Firmware, Dlink Dir-600.